Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cory Nelson, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1790945228
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 101
Scottsdale, AZ 852584669
(602) 648-5444
fax (602) 772-3801
Mailing address
Po Box 80217
Phoenix, AZ 850600217

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 26, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #41647
Medicaid
AZ #430771

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790945228. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,193
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$204,183
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 525 358 $87
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 372 150 $7
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 252 211 $45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 233 233 $109
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 194 163 $33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 184 156 $68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 117 108 $124
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 86 84 $55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 41 41 $162
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 40 40 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
174
Patients
131
Total drug cost
$2,340
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 148 106 $2,115
Methylprednisolone Generic 26 25 $225

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cory Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Cory Nelson practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Cory Nelson practice?
Dr. Cory Nelson practices at 8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 852584669. Office phone: 6026485444.
What is Dr. Cory Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Cory Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790945228, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cory Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cory Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cory Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.